Holder Meaning in English
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Definition
A 'holder' is an object designed to keep or contain something, or a person who owns or carries a particular item, such as a ticket or an official position.
Usage & Nuances
As an object, often used for containers (pen holder, toothbrush holder). As a person, common in formal/legal contexts (ticket holder, account holder). 'Holder' almost always refers to what is being held, not the action of holding.
Spanish: soporte - titularPortuguese (BR): suporte - titularPortuguese (PT): suporte - titularChinese (Simplified): 支架 - 持有人Chinese (Traditional): 支架 - 持有人Hindi: धारक - होल्डर (समान रखने वाला)Arabic: حامل - صاحبBengali: ধারক - অধিকারীRussian: держатель - обладательJapanese: ホルダー - 保有者Vietnamese: giá đỡ - người sở hữuKorean: 홀더 - 소지자Turkish: tutucu - sahibiUrdu: ہولڈر - حامل - مالکIndonesian: penyangga - pemegang
Example Sentences
I put my keys in the holder by the door.
basic
The holder of this ticket can enter the concert.
basic
Please return the pen to the holder when finished.
basic
She’s the account holder, so only she can withdraw money.
natural
Your cup nearly fell—good thing there’s a holder on the table.
natural
This phone holder sticks to the car dashboard for hands-free calls.
natural